Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Sun Bum - SPF50 Face Lotion" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 7.50% - 9.10%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it stings eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this product as dewy, They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Sun Bum" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails from 14.99£ up to 17.49£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Ideal for every day use, the oil-free sunblock is an absolute essential in preventing burning and triggering visible signs of photo-ageing.

Source: Lookfantastic Australia

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Octocrylene10%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Butyloctyl salicylate7.5% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Homosalate10%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Ethylhexyl salicylate5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Our best-selling SPF 50 Face Lotion is a lightweight, daily moisturizing lotion that quickly absorbs into our skin for invisible, matte-finish protection.

Source: Escentual

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, behenyl alcohol.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Dimethicone2.6% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Behenyl alcohol0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Caprylyl methicone0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

Ethylhexyl stearate0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Glyceryl stearate1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Key Actives

Dimethicone2.6% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Homosalate10%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Octocrylene10%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Butyloctyl salicylate7.5% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Hydrated silica5.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Mattifying

Sodium polyacrylate0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

Potential irritants

Polyaminopropyl biguanide0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it

Methylisothiazolinone0.00075% - 0.0015%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

Irritation risk:

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Homosalate10%

Irritation risk:

Octocrylene10%

Irritation risk:

Butyloctyl salicylate7.5% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:

Polyester-81.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen

Tocopheryl acetate1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

Bht1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Disodium edta0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Ethylhexylglycerin0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

Irritation risk:

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

Homosalate10%

Irritation risk:

Ethylhexyl salicylate5%

Irritation risk:

Octocrylene10%

Irritation risk:

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Butyloctyl salicylate7.5% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:

Hydrated silica5.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Vp/hexadecene copolymer4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens

Styrene/acrylates copolymer3.3% - 4%

Irritation risk:

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

Dimethicone2.6% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Polyester-81.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen

Tocopheryl acetate1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Bht1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Glyceryl stearate1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Peg-100 stearate0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

Ethylhexyl stearate0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Behenyl alcohol0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Caprylyl methicone0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

Trimethylsiloxysilicate0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients

Dimethyl capramide0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps to dissolve other ingredients, especially sunscreens

Sodium polyacrylate0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

Xanthan gum0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Trideceth-60.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Disodium edta0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Ethylhexylglycerin0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Polyaminopropyl biguanide0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it

Methylisothiazolinone0.00075% - 0.0015%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Hydrated silica, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Dimethicone, Polyester-8, Tocopheryl acetate, Bht, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Caprylyl methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethyl capramide, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Trideceth-6, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Methylisothiazolinone

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Sun Bum SPF50 Face Lotion

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Evens skin tone

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